Twenty-fifth Assignment for 4th & 5th Grade

In the Style of Mondrian (part 1)  

Objective: Students will create a minimalist abstract picture in the style of Mondrian.

Materials: construction paper, Mondrian prints, crayons, glue

Procedure: This is our first assignment of the school year. I will discuss rules and procedures of the art room at the beginning of class. I will spend the rest of the first class discussing abstract art and the principles of abstract art. We will discuss the difference s between sloppy work and abstract work. During the rest of the instructional time we will all make a minimalist abstract picture in the style of Mondrian. Students will draw a minimum of six lines and a maximum of 9 lines across their paper. During the second part of the assignment (week 2) students will color two shapes on their paper red, two yellow, and two blue. They will finish the assignment by gluing thin black construction paper “lines” over their pencil lines from the previous week.

Assessment: A=follows ALL instructions (or does more) with great craftsmanshipB=follows MOST instructions with good craftsmanship C=follows SOME instructions with good craftsmanship D=does little work/ poor effort F=does NO work

Standards:

VA.4.C.1.2Describe observations and apply prior knowledge to interpret visual information and reflect on works of art.

VA.4.F.3.3Work purposefully to complete personal works of art in a timely manner, demonstrating development of 21st-century skills.

VA.4.H.1.1Identify historical and cultural influences that have inspired artists to produce works of art.

VA.4.H.1.3Describe artworks that honor and are reflective of particular individuals, groups, events, and/or cultures.

VA.4.H.1.4Identify and practice ways of showing respect for one’s own and others’ personal works of art.

VA.4.H.2.1Explore works of art, created over time, to identify the use of the structural elements of art in an historical event or art style.

VA.4.H.2.3Identify reasons to display artwork in public places.

VA.4.O.1.1Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to understand the art-making process.

VA.4.O.1.2Identify the structural elements of art used to unite an artistic composition.

VA.4.S.1.2Explore and use media, technology, and other art resources to express ideas visually.

VA.4.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to discuss works of art and the creative process.

VA.4.S.2.1Organize the structural elements of art to achieve an artistic objective.

VA.4.S.3.2Plan and produce art through ongoing practice of skills and techniques.

VA.4.S.3.3Follow procedures for using tools, media, techniques, and processes safely and responsibly.

VA.5.C.3.1Use the structural elements of art and organizational principles of design when engaged in art criticism.

VA.5.C.3.2Use art-criticism processes to form a hypothesis about an artist’s or designer’s intent when creating artworks and/or utilitarian purposes.

VA.5.F.3.2Create artwork that shows procedural and analytical thinking to communicate ideas.

VA.5.F.3.4Follow directions and complete artwork in the timeframe allotted to show development of 21st-century skills.

VA.5.H.1.1Examine historical and cultural influences that inspire artists and their work.

VA.5.H.1.2Use suitable behavior as a member of an art audience.

VA.5.O.1.1Use structural elements of art and organizational principles of design to develop content in artwork.

VA.5.O.1.2Organize the structural elements of art to achieve visual unity.

VA.5.S.1.1Use various art tools, media, and techniques to discover how different choices change the effect on the meaning of an artwork.

VA.5.S.1.2Use media, technology, and other resources to inspire personal art-making decisions.

VA.5.S.1.4Use accurate art vocabulary to communicate about works of art and artistic and creative processes.

VA.5.S.2.1Organize the structural elements of art to support planning, strengthen focus, and implement artistic vision.

VA.5.S.2.2Identify sequential procedures to engage in art production.

VA.5.S.2.3Visualize the end product to justify artistic choices of tools, techniques, and processes.

VA.5.S.3.1Use materials, tools, techniques, and processes to achieve expected results in two- and/or three-dimensional artworks.

VA.5.S.3.3Use tools, media, techniques, and processes in a safe and responsible manner.